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The Presidential Debates Are a Scam

David Bollier, OnTheCommons.org. October 15, 2008.

Every four years, the two parties and news media collude in this PR spectacle. It's time for citizens to reclaim control.

Let's End the Silence on Immigration

Cristina Jimenez, DMI Blog AlterNet: Election 2008. October 14, 2008.

A much discussed and contentious issue during the primary season, immigration is now avoided by both candidates.

Governor, You're No Harry Truman

Bill Boyarsky, Truthdig. October 3, 2008.

Palin couldn't smile her way out of trying to explain what Sen. John McCain would do about the financial crisis that is dragging the country down.

McCain Aides Complain that Palin Is 'Clueless'

Rachel Weiner, Huffington Post AlterNet: Election 2008. September 29, 2008.

McCain aide was quoted as saying, "What are we going to do?"

The Post-Substantive Debate

Pam Spaulding, Pam's House Blend AlterNet: PEEK. April 18, 2008.

One of the best reviews of a terrible debate from someone who didn't initially watch it.

NBC Rewrites its Own Rules to Prevent America from Hearing Kucinich

Susan Wallace, AlterNet AlterNet: Election 2008. January 11, 2008.

This is way out of hand -- join me in boycotting the debate.

Should Big Media Choose Our Candidates?

Rory O'Connor, AlterNet. January 3, 2008.

Why should ABC and Fox get to decide who is a viable candidate for president?

Should Big Media Choose Our Candidates?

Rory O'Connor, AlterNet. January 2, 2008.

Why should ABC and Fox get to decide who is a viable candidate for president?

Kucinich Barred from Iowa Dem Debate, While Alan Keyes Gets to Participate in GOP's

GottaLaff, Cliff Schecter's Blog AlterNet: PEEK. December 12, 2007.

Dennis Kucinich is not happy and who can blame him?

Gutsy John Edwards Jettisons a Second Fox-Sponsored Debate

Don Hazen, AlterNet. April 7, 2007.

The Edwards campaign explains, "there's just no reason for Democrats to give Fox a platform to advance the right-wing agenda while pretending they're objective."

Gingrich is Upset There Will be No More Audience Applause During Debates, Calls Lack of Circus \"Wrong\"

Digby, December 31, 1969.


GOP Debate Audiences Becoming a Nightmare for the Party

Cliff Schecter, December 31, 1969.


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